Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Compliance Specialist

Job Description

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We are seeking a Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Compliance Specialist to support a long-term contract with the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA. This role is essential in interpreting complex data, identifying trends, and supporting policy and program compliance related to human research protections.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal regulations governing human subject research, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine, and manage project management tools to support an agency-wide HRPP.
• Review and assess compliance among agency components, labs, and external partners with both federal and agency-specific human subject research regulations.
• Prepare and review Federalwide Assurances (FWAs) and DoD Assurance packages for internal and sponsored research programs.
• Conduct on-site visits, audits, and inspections to evaluate HRPP compliance, including administrative reviews of Department of the Navy (DON) IRB-approved studies.
• Investigate unanticipated problems or incidents of noncompliance involving risks to research subjects, and draft corrective action recommendations and reports.
• Support the development and maintenance of program databases, processes, metrics, forms, SOPs, checklists, and other compliance-related tools.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on regulations including 32 CFR Part 219, DoDI 3216.02, and SECNAVINST 3900.39E CH-1.
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and deliverables that support the agency’s HRPP oversight and compliance functions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Research Protection or related compliance roles.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a Secret clearance.
• Proven experience in preparing or reviewing Assurance packages to ensure federal compliance.
• Experience conducting inspections and audits of HRPP stakeholders for regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of federal, DoD, and DON regulations related to human subject research.
• Demonstrated ability to draft HRPP policy and guidance for IRBs, investigators, and institutional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of CITI training in Human Subjects Research or IRB Administration.
• Prior experience supporting military or federal human research programs is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: 875 N Randolph St, Arlington, VA 22203
Work Schedule: Hybrid (up to 60% remote)
Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen with Active Secret Clearance
Compensation: Up to $95,000 per year (commensurate with experience)